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sir_talk_alot · 04-09-2013, 10:40 PM

So here a few weeks ago when i had the chance to breathe and went to start the truck. She cranked but sounded like it was skipping teeth on the flywheel or something of that nature because it would crank and scratch a bit. I got under and the flywheel i fine. I thought maybe it was the starter so i pulled it off and had it tested. Tested fine so i reinstalled it. Battery was low so i used a jumper pack but it wouldnt crank. Just dead. So i checked my wiring and i had juice. I took the ignition switch out and found a loose purple or pinkish wire that wasnt connected. The plastic that holds it in had wore out. So i stuck it back on the terminal and got the truck to fire. Well here last week i went to move the truck and it was flat dead. It was getting juice. I checked the wire and it was fine. Im thinking my ignition switch has gone out. So i was wanting to see what others thought of the problem and also what would be the easiest was to bypass the ignition switch with some toggle/ push button switches and how would i wire that. Any help or input is appreciated
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SS Tim · 04-10-2013, 04:28 AM

What would be easier than just replacing the ignition switch?

sir_talk_alot · 04-10-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

What would be easier than just replacing the ignition switch?

Well im wanting to go for an aviation theme in the cab, since thats what i do, and im gonna build a panel of switches that power different things. So i figured id do the ignition too
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Dnrice · 04-10-2013, 06:55 AM

Was it a cold start? Or did you start it after you had driven it awhile?

sir_talk_alot · 04-10-2013, 06:57 AM

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Was it a cold start? Or did you start it after you had driven it awhile?

Cold start
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c10monkey · 04-10-2013, 07:17 AM

Without a key, you make it easier to steal....
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67c10rustbuket · 04-10-2013, 07:33 AM

RFID push button start like late model luxury cars use.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5315496

I guess if you were real cheap a good momentary toggle and some heavy wire and a relay would get it done. Think Nascar starter switch.

MSHax · 04-10-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

RFID push button start like late model luxury cars use.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5315496

I guess if you were real cheap a good momentary toggle and some heavy wire and a relay would get it done. Think Nascar starter switch.

Follow the link 67c10rustbuket posted! I just read it, that's pretty slick. But make sure you buy the RFID module with it, don't just put a button in for people to steal your truck.

Towstrap · 04-10-2013, 11:02 PM

this is what i put in my mud truck heavy duty machine switchs

pull the red button out lights up truns on ign and push green to start

**WIDESIDE72** · 04-11-2013, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Towstrap

this is what i put in my mud truck heavy duty machine switchs

pull the red button out lights up truns on ign and push green to start

Now i know why you dont have muddy boots!
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67c10rustbuket · 04-10-2013, 07:34 AM

Summit and Jegs also sell a plain old push button start dirt cheap but there is no security device in those.

sir_talk_alot · 04-10-2013, 08:10 AM

Im looking at having a series of switches, one hidden. That way unless you know which ones to flip you arent gonna start it.
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Daner · 04-10-2013, 12:25 PM

Just hide a toggle switch somewhere and start it with a pliers at the solenoid. lol We have a KW like that. One of those quick fixes that doesn't ever get redone.

brad_man_72 · 04-10-2013, 03:30 PM

Run a hot wire to the coil and jump the starter solenoid...
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MSHax · 04-11-2013, 01:08 PM

alrighty then....I kick off my shoes before I step into my truck

04-09-2013, 10:40 PM	#1
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? So here a few weeks ago when i had the chance to breathe and went to start the truck. She cranked but sounded like it was skipping teeth on the flywheel or something of that nature because it would crank and scratch a bit. I got under and the flywheel i fine. I thought maybe it was the starter so i pulled it off and had it tested. Tested fine so i reinstalled it. Battery was low so i used a jumper pack but it wouldnt crank. Just dead. So i checked my wiring and i had juice. I took the ignition switch out and found a loose purple or pinkish wire that wasnt connected. The plastic that holds it in had wore out. So i stuck it back on the terminal and got the truck to fire. Well here last week i went to move the truck and it was flat dead. It was getting juice. I checked the wire and it was fine. Im thinking my ignition switch has gone out. So i was wanting to see what others thought of the problem and also what would be the easiest was to bypass the ignition switch with some toggle/ push button switches and how would i wire that. Any help or input is appreciated Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

04-10-2013, 04:28 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? What would be easier than just replacing the ignition switch? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-10-2013, 06:55 AM	#4
Dnrice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 87	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? Was it a cold start? Or did you start it after you had driven it awhile?

04-10-2013, 07:17 AM	#6
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 187	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? Without a key, you make it easier to steal.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

04-10-2013, 07:33 AM	#7
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? RFID push button start like late model luxury cars use. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5315496 I guess if you were real cheap a good momentary toggle and some heavy wire and a relay would get it done. Think Nascar starter switch. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-10-2013, 11:02 PM	#9
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? this is what i put in my mud truck heavy duty machine switchs pull the red button out lights up truns on ign and push green to start

04-10-2013, 07:34 AM	#11
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? Summit and Jegs also sell a plain old push button start dirt cheap but there is no security device in those. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-10-2013, 08:10 AM	#12
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? Im looking at having a series of switches, one hidden. That way unless you know which ones to flip you arent gonna start it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

04-10-2013, 12:25 PM	#13
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? Just hide a toggle switch somewhere and start it with a pliers at the solenoid. lol We have a KW like that. One of those quick fixes that doesn't ever get redone. __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton

04-10-2013, 03:30 PM	#14
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? Run a hot wire to the coil and jump the starter solenoid... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

04-11-2013, 01:08 PM	#15
MSHax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oakland, Ca. Posts: 135	Re: Easy way to bypass ignition switch?? alrighty then....I kick off my shoes before I step into my truck __________________ I stopped adding up how much I spend on my builds, it only makes me doubt my sanity knowing I've spent more than 9 times it's original value new.



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